1920 Census
Nebraska, Fillmore County, Franklin Twp
Enumerated 16, 17, 19 Jan 1920
SD 4 ED 28 Sheet 1A
10-10
Langhorst, Henry Head M W 74 Wd 1866 Na 1870 Germany Germany Germany
Langhorst, Minnie Dtr F W 51 S Ill Germany Germany
Langhorst, Carline Dtr F W 49 S Neb Germany Germany
Langhorst, Martha Dtr F W 36 S Neb Germany Germany
11-11
Langhorst, Albert Head m W 40 M Neb Germany Germany Farmer
Langhorst, Mary Wf WF W 30 M Neb Germany Germany
Langhorst, Engeline Dtr F W 8 S Neb Neb Neb
Langhorst, Adeline Dtr F W 6 S Neb Neb Neb
Langhorst, Henry Jr. Son M W 4 S Neb Neb Neb
Langhorst, Evelyn Dtr F W 7 month S Neb Neb Neb
Albert H. Langhorst, age 86, of Milligan, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Heritage Crossings in Geneva. Born March 20, 1926 to Albert and Mary (Staritz) Langhorst at Milligan.
Survivors: sister, Evelyn Dlouhy of Tobias; nieces and nephews.
Private committal of ashes at a later date at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell. Online condolences may be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com.
A daughter of Otto and Minnie Ortgies Langhorst. (Millingan, 1988-2008, p. 130). Dennis Belohlavy noted that there was " a birthday announcement in today's (29 Jan) Lincoln Journal Star for Enola (LANGHORST) BUZEK. The article states that she will be 95 on 02 Feb so I have added her birthday in my file."
Obituary, also courtesy of Dennis Belohlavy, from Farmer & Son Funeral Home
Enola Mae Buzek, age 95, passed away peacefully at a Lincoln care facility the early morning of October 6, 2023. She was born near Bruning, Nebraska, on February 2, 1928, and was preceded in death by her parents Otto Henry Langhorst and Minnie Marie (Ortgies) Langhorst along with husband Raymond Buzek, and brothers Edward, Robert, and Dennis Langhorst.
Enola is survived by sister Marjorie Kuska; by her son Jack Buzek; daughter Terri Brue and husband Stan; and grandson Craig Brue. Jack, Terri, and Stan had the good fortune of being in Lincoln by her bedside in the final days of her life.
She graduated from Ohiowa High School, Fairbury College, and the University of Nebraska? Lincoln. Before moving to Lincoln, Enola lived in rural Milligan where she helped farm with her husband Ray Buzek. She also taught at a one-room, K-8 rural school house and Milligan Elementary after obtaining her teaching degree.
Enola greatly enjoyed polka dancing, gardening, and cooking. She made delicious kolaches, duck meals, and dinner rolls.
At her request, the family held a private service on Monday, October 9, 2023. In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family would appreciate donations to the Milligan Auditorium air conditioning project.
Laura Lanier Kerr
Laura Lanier Kerr, 93, of Jasper died Feb. 2 at Jasper Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Services were held Feb. 4 at Stringer & Griffin Funeral Home Chapel in Jasper with burial following in Little Hope Cemetery.
A native and lifelong resident of Jasper, she was the owner/operator of O.D. Kerr Insurance Agency in Jasper until 1974. Survivors include her son, Dr. Stephen Denton Kerr of Houston; daughter, Jackie Miller of Jasper; four grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Jasper NewsBoy Online Edition
Per the SSDI:
LAURA L KERR 11 Feb 1912 02 Feb 2006 (P) 75951 (Jasper, Jasper, TX ) (none specified) 464-18-0372 Texas
Little Hope Cemetery, Jasper Co. TX complied by Norman Stewart Martindale and Bernice Marshall Byerly Martindale Submitted with permission by John Johnson joju@datarecall.net
KERR Laura
b-2-11-1912
d (not yet listed)
(f) Ira Ney Lanier
(m) Francis L. Ratcliff
(s) O. D. Kerr
The Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2015 shows her name place of birth as Mollala Clac Oregon, and parents as Vern W. LANTZ and Alice BRADBURY.
At the time of the 1940 Federal Census, Rita, age 9, was living in Jefferson Parish, LA with her parents (Sidney and Irene Lapuyade) and younger siblings, Lois and Sidney.
Is she related to any of the three Large families listed on the 1835 Sabine District, Texas census?
310. Abraham Large, 30 married Catholic farmer Zady, his wife 25 311. Isaac Large, 23 married Rebecca, his wife 14 Catholic 312. Jacob Large, 50 married Catholic farmer Deborah, his wife 41Catholic
The Sabine County Reporter
March 25, 2009, page 12
Joseph Michael Laroue
Joseph Michael Laroue, 53, passed away at this residence in Deweyville last wek. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Easuel and Bertie Clark and Joseph and Christine Laroue.
He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church of Orange.
Laroue is survived by: his daughter, Sherie Barker and his precious granddaughter, Kylah Barker, both of Orange; his sisters and their spouses, Sondra Laroue and Mike Gillis of Hemphill and Donna Laroue and Wayne Granger of Port Arthur; niece, Joleena and Jeremy West of Nederland; great-niece, Steve West of Nederland; great-nephews, Xander and Sawyer West, both of Nederland; and numberous aunts, uncles, and cousins and many friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18 at First United Pentecostal Church in Orange. Burial was at Autumn Oaks Cemetery in Orange.
(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2009)
Donald Melvin Latham, 70, of Pineland, Texas passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his residence.
Donald was born June 17, 1947 in Hemphill, Texas to Charley and Mona Easley Latham. He was a United States Army Veteran having served in Vietnam. Later he worked as a truck driver for Jimmy Huffman Logging. He and his wife, Dorothy Trotter Latham married November 26, 1968 in Milton, Louisiana and went on to have four children. Donald holds the Sam Rayburn lake record for the biggest Opelousas catfish ever caught on that lake.
Donald is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Latham; his sons, Donny Latham and wife, Dion, of Pineland, Texas and J.R. Latham and wife, Candace, of San Augustine, Texas; his daughters, Debbie Jacks and husband, Lee, of Pineland, Texas and Betty Austin and husband, Keith, of Brookeland, Texas; brother, Ronnie Latham and wife, Judy, of Lufkin, Texas; sisters, Elna Faye Kincel of Hemphill, Texas, Dorothy Bayless and husband, Gary, of Pineland, Texas, Christine Jacks of Lufkin, Texas, and Margie Gayle Williams of Broaddus, Texas; 14 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charley and Mona Latham; brother, Gerald Latham, and sisters, Willma Jean Dickerson, Barbara Ann Bragg, and Marcille Latham.
Visitation for Donald will be from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 3, 2018 and until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St., Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Lott Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at starrfuneralhome.com.
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Elna Faye Kincel, 78, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Woodland Heights Hospital in Lufkin, Texas.
Elna Faye was born August 20, 1944 in Buna, Texas to Charlie Melvin Latham and Mona Leafy Easley Latham. She and her husband, Noah, were married August 8, 1958 and together raised their seven children. She was a lifelong resident of Sabine County and a loving wife and mother.
She liked to go shopping and fishing and was a very good cook. She enjoyed her flowers in her yard and you could always count on her having coffee ready when you stopped by for a visit. She welcomed everyone into her home and she especially loved having her children and grandchildren with her.
She is survived by her sons, Melvin Kincel and wife, Eloise, of Hemphill, Noah Lee Kincel of Woodville, Charles Kincel of Hemphill and William Kincel and wife, Amber, of Hemphill; daughters, Shirley Smith and husband, Glenn, of Pineland and Melissa Huffman and husband, Steve, of Jasper; brother, Ronnie Latham and wife, Judy, of Lufkin; sisters, Margie Williams of Broaddus, Dorothy Bayless and husband, Gary, of Pineland, and Christine Jacks and Delwin Burgess of Hudson; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Noah Ashley Kincel; daughter, Diana Jones; brothers, Gerald Latham and Donald Latham; and sisters, Wilma Jean Dickerson, Barbara Bragg and Marcille Latham.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2023at Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Payne and Bro. Pat Jacks officiating.
Burial will follow services in Frisby Cemetery with Raymond Bragg, Jason Jacks, Dylan Jacks, Lee Kincel, Landen Mitchell, Easton Mitchell, Samuel Smith and Holly Kincel serving as pallbearers.
Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.
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https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JDKF-C6K
name: James Lewis Latham
death date: 07 May 1937
death place: Mason, Mason, Texas
gender: Male
race: White
death age: 87 years 3 months 10 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 27 Jan 1850
birthplace: Texas
marital status: Widowed
spouse's name: Bell Jones
father's name: Mastin Latham
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Elizabeth Cox
mother's birthplace:
occupation: Ex-Ranger
place of residence: Mason, Texas
cemetery: Jones Cemetery
burial place:
burial date: 07 May 1937
additional relatives: X
film number: 2117277
digital film number: 4166743
image number: 575
reference number: cn 27553
Collection: James Lewis Latham, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
On the 1835 Sabine District, Texas census, his family is listed as follows:
79. Lewis Latham 45 widower Catholic farmer Parazade, daughter 18 single Mahulda, daughter 13 single Maston, son 9 Jare Collinds, son 7
313. Alca Latham 21 Lewis, son 1
Is Alca a widowed daughter in law? Or an unmarried daughter?
On December 20, 1848, Lewis gave James Ferguson "Power of Attorney" and conveyed his right, title, and interest in his headright of land of (1) league of land, for the sum of $1000. Witnessed by Abraham Large and Collins Latham.
His place of birth has been shown as both Kentucky and South Carolina.
Margie Nell Morrison, 92, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her residence.
She was born August 8, 1931 in Hemphill, Texas to John Henry Latham and Carmon Butler Latham. She was a longtime resident of Sabine County and was a graduate of Hemphill High School. She attended Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches where she earned her Bachelor's Degree and later earned her Master's Degree from Lamar University. She was a teacher for Hemphill ISD for 13 years and was a member of East Mayfield Baptist Church. She had always enjoyed sewing and flowers.
Margie is survived by her sons, Michael McGraw and wife, Linda, of Hemphill, Joe Morrison of Long Beach, CA and James Patrick McGraw of Garland; brother, T. L. Latham and wife, Alice, of Hemphill; sister, Mildred Sloan of Houston; grandchildren, Mike Jr., Kellie and Daniel; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Carmon Latham and her husbands, Harley Mac McGraw in 1953 and Jake Morrison in 2013.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas 75948.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Starr Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.
Burial will follow services in Oak Hill Cemetery with Allan Stuart, Ryan Davis, Mason Hughes, Cade Sproggs, Brandon Linder and Kyle Butler serving as pallbearers.
Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.
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https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/J61V-C2L
name: Martha Jane Jones
death date: 24 Jun 1933
death place: Rising Star, Eastland, Texas
gender: Female
race: White
death age: 73 years 10 months 25 days
estimated birth date:
birth date: 29 Jul 1859
birthplace: Texas
marital status: Widowed
spouse's name: W H Jones
father's name: Maston Lathon
father's birthplace: Ohio
mother's name: Elizabeth Cox
mother's birthplace: Tenn
occupation: Housekeeper
place of residence:
cemetery: ...land
burial place:
burial date: 25 Jun 1933
additional relatives:
film number: 2115548
digital film number: 4163871
image number: 829
reference number: cn 27266
Collection: Martha Jane Jones, "Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976"
1850 Census
Texas, Cherokee County,
Enumerated 9 Nov 1850
544
Masten Latham 23 Farmer 2000 Ill
Elizabth Latham 18 Tenn
James L Latham 4/12 Tx
1860 Census
Texas, Mason County, PO Fort Mason
Enumerated 26 Aug 1860
Page 11
78-78
Lucy Cox, Head of Household with her children
79-79
Mastin Latham 34 M Farmer $--- $400 Ill
Sarah Latham 28 F Tn
James L Latham 10 M Tx
Harriett L Latham 8 F Tx
Mary E Latham 4 F Tx
William J/F/T? Latham 4 M Tx
Martha J Latham 1 F Tx
1870 Census
Texas, Mason County, PO Mason
Enumerated 28 July 1870
118-115
Latham, Maston 44 M W Cattle Rsg Ill
Latham, Elisabeth 40 F W Housekeeping Tn
Latham, William 15 M W Cattle Rsg Tx
Latham, Martha 11 F W Tx
Latham, Hulda 8 F W Tx
Latham, Lucy 6 F W Tx
1880 Census
Texas, Mason County, Mason
Enumerated 1 Jun 1880
Page 28D SD 6 ED 103
265
Latham, Mastin Farming Ill Va Ill
Latham, Sarah E W Keeping House Tn Va Va
Latham, Willliam Son Farming Tx Ill Tn
Latham, Huldah Dtr At Home Tx Ill Tn
Latham, Lucy M Dtr At Home Tx Ill Tn
T. L. Latham, 97, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at Harbor Hospice in Jasper, Texas.
He was born May 13, 1926 in Hemphill to John Henry Latham and Jessie Ethel Tatom Latham. He retired from the United States Navy after 25 years of service as a Sea Bee. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the South Pacific. He returned to Sabine County in 1984 after living in many places, among them, Washington, Montana, and San Antonio. He had also worked for Judson ISD for 25 years.
He was a 54 year member of the Masonic Lodges of Hemphill and San Antonio. In addition, he was also a member of the Scottish Rites, Shriners and the VFW Post 10351 in Hemphill.
T. L. is survived by his wife of 33 years, Alice Latham of Hemphill; daughters, Leslie Ann Baker and husband, Edwin, of Stockdale, TX and Robin Stine and husband, Aaron, of Floresville, TX; step-son, Randy Allen and wife, Becky, of Florida; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, William David Latham and grandson, Michael Latham.
Graveside services will begin at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, 2024 in Spring Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Bro. Floyd Wright officiating.
A special thanks to Linda McSwain for the care of our husband and father.
Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.
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Wilma Jean Waldon Dickerson 74, passed away Wednesday morning, March 3, 2016, in the Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas. Wilma was born in Jasper, Texas to Charlie and Mona Easley Latham. She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for the Nursing Home. She was a member of the Bronson Revival Center in Bronson, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, step mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.
She is survived by her husband Robert F. Dickerson of Hemphill, six sons: Robert Gene Dickerson of Hemphill, Charles Paul Dickerson of Milam, Tommy Glenn Dickerson of Hemphill, Billy John Waldon of Hemphill, Bobby Arlon Waldon of Hemphill, and Steven Dewayne Waldon of Galveston, her daughter Jeannie Adkison of Center; six brothers and sisters: Elna Kincel of Hemphill, Donald Latham of Pineland, Ronnie Latham of Lufkin, Margie Williams of Broaddus, Dorothy Bayless of Pineland, and Christine Jacks of Hudson; six step-children; Judy Latham of Lufkin, Texas, Benny Waldon of Alverado, Texas, Buddy Waldon of Hemphill,Jan Linzy of Lufkin, Texas Rita Albrecht of Houston,Texas and Regina Rock of Houston, Texas,fifteen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her parents Mona and Charlie Melvin Latham, her son Terry Joe Dickerson, her sister Marcille Latham, her brother Gerald Latham, and her other sister Barbara Ann Bragg.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 8:00PM, Friday, March 5, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr St. Hemphill, Texas. Funeral service will be at 2:00PM, Saturday, March 6, 2016, in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Springhill Cemetery, in Hemphill, Texas.
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She is listed in the 1860 census living with her son Henry and his family,in Many, Lousisiana. She was listed as age 56, born in Mississippi. Elizabeth is living with her son Robert in the 1870 census. (Casagranda, 1850 Census, p 43).
Patty Falk posted on a Latimer Genealogy board that she was trying to find a link to her mother's side of the family: Her grandmother was "Iduma Latimer (b. 20 Oct 1899), married Jefferson Pearce. They lived in Biloxi, MS. Jefferson was from Alabama. Iduma was one of four children, Iduma, Edna, Edwin and Victor. Their mother was Mary Latimer who died in Miss. about 1964. Edna married Stanley CAMPBELL and Edwin married Rose. They lived in Gulfport. Victor married Lucy, they lived in New Orleans. Victor and Lucy has one daughter, Martha Louise, born about 1944. Edwin and Rose had 3 daughters, but I don't know their names."
Sheryl Falk later obtained a copy of Iduma Latimer Pearce's death certificate from the State of Mississippi. Her date of birth per the certificate was instead shown as 24 October 1899, in Mississippi. Parents were listed as William Latimer and Mary A. West. The birth certificate of Iduma's daughter, Josephine Anne Glennon Pearce listed Iduma's full name as Nora Iduma Latimer, born in Handsboro, Mississippi. Anne was shown as her first child.
1920 Census
Mississippi, Harrison County, Gulfport, Beat 2
Enumerated 22 Jan 1920
SD 6 ED 50 Sheet 26A Ward 4
HH 523-542
Robert and Ella Latimer (ages 37 and 30) and children Laborer City Streets
HH 524-543
E.J. and Ellen Latimer (ages 72 and 66) Laborer City Streets
HH 528-547
Latimer, William E Head M W 44 M Miss Miss Miss Carpenter House
Latimer, Mrs. Allice Wf F W 43 M Miss Miss Miss
Latimer, Nora Iduma Dtr F W 20 S Miss Miss Miss
Latimer, Robert E(dwin) Son M W 15 S Miss Miss Miss
Latimer, Edna Urumia? Dtr F W 13 S Miss Miss Miss
Latimer, Victor Son M W 9 S Miss Miss Miss
When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was shown as a ships carpenter for Dierks Blodgett AB in Pascagoula, Mississippi. His nearest relative was his wife, Mrs. William Edwin Latimer, and their address was Rt. 3, Bell, Gulfport, Mississippi. His physical description was Tall, of medium build, with grey eyes and light brown hair.
His obituary, said to have been printed in the Daily Herald, Biloxi, on July 24, 1922, a transcription of which was posted on his FindAGrave memorial page created by Carmella Seymour, follows:
W. M. LATIMER DIES"
"At 1 o'clock this morning Wm. Edwin Latimer, aged 47 years, 8 months and 17 days, died at his home in the northeastern part of Gulfport. Mr. Latimer had been ailing for some time, the disease being of such a nature that it would not yield to medical treatment. He was born at Handsboro and had been a resident of Gulfport almost since the establishment of the city. For a number of years he was connected with the Gulf and Ship Island Railroad with the construction department. He was well known and liked by a large circle of friends and relatives. A number of years ago he united with the Methodist church in Gulfport and had been a consistent member since. He was especially interested in Sunday School work. A wife and four children beside three sisters and five brothers remain to mourn his death. The funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. W. L. Linfield at the family residence tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The relatives who are present from out of the city are Mr. and Mrs. C. A. White and children from laures, and the daughter, Mrs. J. C. Pearce from Birmingham."
A photo of his headstone, erected by the Woodsment of the World, is also shown on his FindAGrave memorial page.
1900 Census
Mississippi, Harrison County, Beat No. 2
Enumerated 18 and 19 Jun 1900
SD 140 ED 32 Sgweet 17B
551-555
Latimer, Edwin V Head W M Nov 1874 25 M 2 Miss Miss Miss Laborer Saw Mill
Latimer, ALice Wf W F Apr 1876 24 M 2 1/1 Miss Miss Miss
Latimer, Nora I Dtr W F Oct 1899 7/12 S Miss Miss Miss
1910 Census
Mississippi, Harrison County, Beat 2, City of Gulfport
Enumerated 26 Apr 1910
SD 6 ED 42 Ward 4 Sheet 23B
Magnolia Street
None-392-404
Latimer, Wm E Head M W 33 M1 12 Carpenter D&GI (??) Shops
Latimer, Alice Wf F W 32 M1 12 5/4
Latimer, Nora Dtr F W 10 S
Latimer, Robt E Son M W 5 S
Latimer, Edna Dtr F W 2 S
Latimer, Victor Son M W 1/12 S
1920 Census
Mississippi, Harrison County, Gulfport, Beat 2, Ward 4
Enumerated 22 Jan 1920
SD 6 ED 50 Sheet 26A
Central Fork
HH 553
Robert and Ella Latimer
HH 557
EJ and Ellen Latimer
HH 559
Latimer William E Head M W 44 M
Latimer, Mrs. Alice Wf F W 43 M
Latimer, Nora Iduma Dtr F W 20 S
Latimer, Robert E Son M W 15 S
Latimer, Edna Winona tDtr F W 12 S
Latimer, Victor Son M W 9 S
HH 561
Pearce, J F and Mrs D E
Cherished sister, daughter, aunt and friend Regan Victoria Lauber, of Milford, Nebraska, passed away on March 17, 2022, north of Pond Creek, Oklahoma, at the age of 21.
Regan was born in Lincoln, NE, on August 17, 2000, as the youngest child of William (Bill) and Christine (Christy) Lauber. Regan was a Milford High School graduate of 2018 and was in her senior year of college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, set to graduate in May 2022 with her Bachelor of Arts in English. Regan aspired to continue her education and wanted to move to Austin, Texas, to be with her sister, Madison, while attending graduate school. Regan was an exceptional reader and writer and particularly liked reading fiction, young adult, and gothic novels. She also wrote a book with her dear friend Kyhana that they were planning to publish. During Regan's high school career she was heavily involved in dance, being a member of the Milford High School dance team along with participating in Milford's Elements Dance Concept where she competed in dance doing ballet, point, jazz, pom, production and hip hop. Regan also helped teach dance as an instructor and was loved by her students. In addition to performing on stage as a dancer, Regan was part of the Milford Speech team where she excelled in acting and was known to be able to impersonate anyone.
Regan was the youngest sibling of the Lauber family, with older siblings Whitney, Michael and Madison. She will be remembered for her artistic qualities, her uncanny humor, her admiration for One Direction boy band, love for music and making playlists for her friends and family, her tendency to stay up playing SIMS computer game relentlessly, her beauty and being a renowned make up artist. Anyone who met Regan was inspired by her tenacity for life and genuine kindness.
Regan is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Whitney and Colton Chrisman of Lincoln, NE, nieces Carver and Kyla Chrisman of Lincoln, NE sister Madison Lauber and boyfriend Caden Foster of Austin, TX, brother Michael Lauber and girlfriend Kaylee Chrisman of Lincoln, NE, grandparents James and Elenore Merritt of Norfolk, NE, uncle and aunt Steve and Kathie of Kearney, NE, aunts and uncles Cary and Brent Meyer, Mary and Patrick Hammond, Heidi and David all of Norfolk, NE, uncle and aunt Jerry and Sharon, uncles Bryan and Brad Lauber all of Geneva, NE, cousins Mackenzie and Ryan Swogger of Omaha, NE, Tessa and Emerson Meyer, Benjamin and Max Hammond, Maggie and Kate Merritt all of Norfolk, NE, cousins Bradley Jr and Stacy Lauber, Dana and Whitney Lauber, Phil Lauber all of Geneva, NE along with second cousins Macye and Kyle Witmer and Malorie Greene, among other relatives.
Regan is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Christy Lauber, grandparents Wendell and Norma Lauber, cousin Karoline Lauber, and great-grandparents, and dear friend, Trevyn Roth.
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Long-time agriculturalist and seedsman Wendell W. Lauber, of Lincoln, formerly of Geneva, passed away on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2020 in Lincoln at the age of 88.
Wendell Weldon Lauber was born in Fairmont, Nebraska on July 21, 1931, the youngest child of Herbert E. and Elva L. (Fogel) Lauber. As a young boy, Wendell moved with his family to York and attended grade school where his father Herbert started a seed business, the Lauber Seed Company. His seed warehouse at the time was located where Chances R Restaurant's Sunday buffets are served today.
Herbert sold his York business in 1947 to Hollis Miller of York and Wendell and his family moved back to Geneva where he attended Geneva Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1949.
In his youth, Wendell spent many hours doing chores and working with his father and brother. In addition to farming, he also helped Herb after school and on weekends run the Buick Car Dealership in downtown Geneva, the Lauber Motor Company, for a period of time.
He furthered his education by attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, graduating with a bachelor's degree in business in 1953. During his college years, "Wendy" as he was affectionately known by his college buddies, was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and was student manager for the men's basketball and wrestling teams.
Wendell's father Herbert had raised the first hybrid seed corn in Fillmore County in 1938, establishing Lauber Blue Valley Hybrids. Wendell later joined him and expanded the operation by selling corn, wheat and sorghum seed throughout Nebraska and Kansas. Wendell partnered to bring the first seed soybeans and seed grain sorghum to the state of Nebraska, as well as drilling some of the earliest irrigation wells in Fillmore County. In 1958, Claiton and Wendell joined other Nebraska seed growers to form NC+, a Hybrid Seed Company, where he served as president and board member for many years. NC+ went on to grow in assets over 48 million before being sold in 2005.
On March 22, 1953, he was united in marriage to Norma R. Kuiken and to this union four sons, Jerry, Bradley, Bryan and William were born.
During the 1960's and 70's, Wendell helped manage a growing seed operation. As one may know, one of the many challenges of growing pure lines of hybrid seed corn requires supervising the detasseling and roguing crews every summer. At one point, he managed over 325 area detasslers as well as high school teacher "straw bosses" and supervised the transportation of the crews to/from the field in grain trucks and later buses.
As removing tassels became more mechanized, Wendell, his sons and employees engineered, modified or refined detasseling machines designed for tassel removal as well as machines that carried the detasslers and roguers through the field, eliminating the need to walk through the mud, the tall corn and reducing heat exhaustion. Although the method of the machines carrying detassler's through the field has somewhat been discontinued, Wendell's eye for innovation, new technology and communication advances he incorporated into the farms enterprise caught the attention of the seed industry.
Besides his history in the seed business, Wendell was also instrumental in forming the Natural Resource Districts in the state and later was appointed by Governor Tiemann to serve on its commission for a year. He was a part-owner with the Geneva Grain Company and served the state and national associations in the seed industry in various ways. Wendell played active roles and received distinguished awards in the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association, where he served as president in 1988, along with participating with the Nebraska Seed Trade Association, Western Seed Association and the American Seed Trade Association, among others.
Locally, Wendell spearheaded the forming of the Geneva Lions Club and supervised the construction of the new Lions Building at the city park and participated in the improvements of the Hidden Hills Country Club.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #79 and was a 60-year member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Wendell was blessed with a second marriage to Louise (Klima) Barnard on June 4, 1976 in Lincoln. He gained two stepsons, Paul and Chris, and greatly enjoyed doing what he could by being a second father to them.
Wendell's passion for aviation began at an early age, first training in a piper cub and later owning a single engine Piper Comanche. He later sold it and moved up to a twin-engine turbo Piper Comanche. Wendell also experienced flying a glider in Sun Valley, ID and loved inspecting his fields by flying low and slow on calm summer nights with his ultralight Mitchell Wing aircraft in the early 1980's. He continued to fly for business and pleasure purposes up until his late seventies, when his health forced him to give up flying.
Our Dad loved spending time around the water and showed immense patience and fortitude and ultimately pride in witnessing his four boys learn to water ski at an early age at the Lake of The Ozarks in central Missouri. He and his friends built a powered "woody" boat when he was in his early twenties and over the years his family has treasured many boating trips on rivers and lakes. His love to be near the water continued throughout his life and was evident during his retirement- as he and Louise lived at Lake Ozark, Missouri in the summer and on Breezy Point at Marco Island, FL during the winter.
Wendell and Louise moved to the Grand Lodge of The Preserve in Lincoln in 2014. He loved his time spent on warm sunny days with Louise sitting on their outdoor deck he called his "treehouse". Recently, Wendell's health began to decline with dementia and other serious issues, but throughout, he never wavered, always grateful and would greet you with his warm smile and kindness.
Survivors include his wife, Louise; sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Sharon Lauber, Brad Lauber; Bryan Lauber and William and Christine Lauber; step sons, Paul and Linda Barnard, Chris Barnard and companion, Sally Petr; nine grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, nieces a nephew, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Claiton Lauber and a great-granddaughter, Karoline Lauber.
Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 at the 1st Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva, with Pastor Stuart Davis officiating. A Visitation is two hours prior to the service on Friday at the church. A private family gathering will be held the night before at Lauber Funeral Home in Milford. Burial will be in the Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials have been established to the Geneva Congregational Church or towards Alzheimer's Research @curealz.org. Pallbearers are: Bradley Jr, Dana, Philip, Michael and Paden Lauber, Joe and Jon Barnard. Honorary Pallbearers are Dohn Theobald, Jerry Morris, Larry Eichelberger and Gene Hedden.
Revered funeral director, father, brother, and grandfather William (Bill) J. Lauber, of Milford, passed away on March 17, 2022, north of Pond Creek, Oklahoma at the age of 59.
Bill was born in Geneva, NE on December 19, 1962, the youngest child of Wendell W. Lauber and Norma R. (Kuiken) Lauber. Bill was a 1981 graduate of Geneva High School, attended Kearney State College, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science. During his college years he was also a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In January 1992, Bill purchased the Moore's Funeral Homes of Friend, Milford, and Beaver Crossing where he spent many years conducting funerals for various families and communities.
Bill's career legacy was laced with achievement. In 2002-2003 he represented the State of Nebraska serving as the President of the Nebraska Funeral Director's Association and also served as a Policy Board Member for the National Funeral Director's Association. Bill later went on to serve a five year term on the Board of Examiners, Funeral Directors and Embalmers, and the Nebraska State Department of Health. Up until his passing he was the chairman of the Legislative Committee for the NeFDA and was instrumental in various legislative bill passages. In 2018 he opened Blue Valley Crematory as an addition to Lauber Funeral Homes to serve the communities increasing needs for crematory services.
Bill was also a part of various community organizations including being a member of the Milford United Methodist Church, Milford Chamber of Commerce, Milford Kiwanis Club, Milford and Friend Masonic Lodges, Shrine, Scottish Rite and Order of the Eastern Star.
In addition to his lengthy career, Bill was known for his family values and larger than life personality. Bill was married to his high school sweetheart, Christine M. Merritt, on June 28th, 1986 in Norfolk, Nebraska. From this union came four children: Whitney, Michael, Madison, and Regan Lauber. Bill enjoyed the outdoors and lived life to the fullest, participating in many activities to include boating, flying, golfing and scuba diving. He particularly loved boating and created a family tradition of spending a week at the Lake of the Ozarks annually. Bill also had a passion for flying after obtaining his pilot's license and spent the past several years traveling the country with his beloved wife and family flying his father's Twin Engine Comanche plane. Bill will be remembered for his vivacious spirit, animated jokes and stories, and devotion to his Christian faith. He was an avid Husker football fan, sports connoisseur, and had a taste for eclectic music that ranged from punk to the classics.
Survivors include daughter and son in law, Whitney and Colton Chrisman of Lincoln, NE, son Michael Lauber and girlfriend Kaylee Chrisman of Lincoln, NE, and daughter Madison Lauber and boyfriend Caden Foster, of Austin TX, brother Jerry and sister-in-law Sharon Lauber of Geneva, NE, twin brothers Brad and Bryan Lauber of Geneva, step mother Louise Lauber of Lincoln, step brothers Chris and Sally Barnard of Lincoln, Paul and Linda Barnard of Aliso Viejo, CA, grandchildren Carver and Kyla Chrisman of Lincoln, NE, father and mother-in-law James and Elenore Merritt of Norfolk, NE, brother and sisters-in-law Steve and Kathie Merritt of Kearney, NE, David and Heidi Merritt, Brent and Cary Meyer, Patrick and Mary Hammond all of Norfolk, NE, Aunt Helen Witmer, cousin Eric and Susan Witmer all of Philipsburg, KS along with several nephews, nieces, cousins and relatives.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Norma Lauber, and uncle Claiton Lauber.
In January, 2012, Susan (bobbymiska@yahoo.com) emailed "I am a Lauderdale and have been researching them since 1980. David Hobbs Lauderdale is the son of Robert Lauderdale and Rachel P. Surber of Lincoln County Tenn.Married 16 Sep 1841 Lincoln County, Tenn. Robert is the son of William (no B for middle initial) Lauderdale and his second wife Salenta Touchstone. I have yet to prove who William's father is, except that he was born in Virginia ca 1767 probably Botetourt County.
1860 Giles County Tennessee census
1072 1056
Lauderdale, Robert 39 Male Blacksmith 800 1090 Tennessee
Rachel P. 44 F. Virginia
William J. 17 M. Farm Laborer Tenn
John 16 M Tenn
Edward 14 M Tenn
Mary F. 12 F Tenn
David 10 M Tenn
Thomas 8 M Tenn
Jane 4 F Tenn
Amanda W. 1 F. Tenn
1870, Alabama, Limestone, Athen P O Series: M593 Roll: 24 Page:175
Landerdale, Robert 50 farmer TN
Rachel 54 VA
David 24 TN
Thomas 19 TN
Jane 15 TN
Whitton 11 TN (probably Amanda Whitton)
I am descended from one of Roberts half siblings. I would love to exchange information with you.
Her Application for a Social Security Account, dated May 24, 1972, was completed by her daughter, Irene McELRATH, a resident of Decatur, Alabama.
It showed her name at birth as Whitten Ophelia LAUDERDALE, and her current name as Whitten Ophelia COWART. She was listed as being born in Wright, Tenn on May 30, 1886, making her 85 at the date of her application for a social security account. Her parents were shown as Josephine McLAMORE and David LAUDERDALE.
Gale D. Laun, 67, rural Raymond, NE passed away July 12, 2018. He was born on July 6, 1951, in Friend, NE to Leonard and Rose (Buzek). Gale was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Brandt Excavating.
He is survived by his daughters Jennifer Mau (Matt Blobaum) of Fairbury, NE and Jessica (Matt) Maas, of Tobias, NE; grandchildren Alexis and Tyce Mau and Nick and Anika Maas; sister-in-law Carolyn Laun, of Sachse, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Loren and Leslie.
Celebration of Gale's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday August 9, 2018 at Roper and Sons Funeral Chapel, 4300 'O' St. No visitation/cremation.
Memorials may be given to the family for a future designation.
Tonie was born in Milligan in a hotel which stood on the corner of downtown. She lived in different houses while growing up, one being a valley house where her sister Alice was born. She was Catholic and sang in the choir. She attended school through the tenth grade. (Milligan, p 291).
Victoria Advocate
Victoria, Texas ? Saturday, October 03, 1987
Eloiza Canales
Beeville - Mrs. Eloiza Canales, 80, of Beeville, died Thursday in a Goliad hospital following a short illness.
A native of Webb County, she was born May 22, 1907.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm Saturday at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church with the Rev. Bartholo DeLeon officiating.
Burial will follow the services in Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Trevino Funeral Home.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Sophie Martinez and Mrs. Santo Kerfoot of Beeville, three sons, Adolfo Fuentes and Louis C. Sanchez, Sr of Beeville, Juca C Sanchez Sr of Youngsville, LA; two sisters, Mrs. Benita Moreno of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Jesusa Contreras of San Antonio, a brother, Servando Laurel of Corpus Christi, 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Jessie Contreras (Jesusa Laurel) can be found on the SSDI. Her date of birth was 13 Jan 1916, in Poth, Wilson, Texas, born to Paulino C Laurel and Amanda Vela. Her death date was 11 Jun 1994.
Her father's naturalization petition shows that Jesusita was born 12 June 1916 in Beeville, Texas. He was born in Ciudad Guerrero, Tamps, Mexico in 22 Jun 1872, and married Amada Vela de Laurel on 11 Nov 1904 in Laredo. Paulino came to the US by Boat through Zapata, Texas in November 1880.
When he registered for the US World War II Drafte, he was listed as Oscar Canales Laurel of Beeville, Texas. His date of birth was given as 17 Dec 1917 in Laredo, Texas, and the person who would always know his address was listed as Elodia Garcia Laurel, his wife. Employer was Paul Schulz of Beeville.
Corpus Christi Times Obituary (Monday, March 31, 1980)
Mrs. Pauline Laurel Guerra, 59, of 2516 Coleman, died at 8 pm Sunday.
She was born in Poth, Texas, and had been a resident of Corpus Christi most of her live. She was a retired sales lady, having worked at Leonards Dress Shop at Fedways.
Survivors include her husband, Arturo O Guerra, one brother Servando Laure, Corpus Christi, three sisters, Mrs. Eloisa Canales, Beevill, Texas, Benita Moreno, Corpus Christi, Mrs. Jesusa Contreras, San Antonio.
Rosary will be recited at 7 pm Monday at Angelus Funeral Home Chapel, Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Churc. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Mmeorial Park.
The United States Petition for Naturalization (No. 1463) for Paulino Canales Laurel was filed in the US District Court, Southern District, Corpus Christi, Texas, in about 1947. Paulino was age 75, and residing at 713 Bluntzer, Corpus Christi, TX, a retired merchant.
He stated his date of birth was June 22 1872 in Ciudad Guerroro, Tamps, Mexico. He was 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighed 150 pounds, and had a scar over his right eyebrow. He stated he was married to Amada Vela de Laurel, on Nov 11, 1904 in Laredo, Texas. She was born in Ojuelos, Webb County, Texas on June 1 1885.
They had seven children, as follows:
Serbando Laurel, Male, 24 Sept 1905 Ojuelos, TX, resident of Corpus Christi
Eloiza Laurel, Female, 22 May 1907 _____, resident of Beeville, TX
Victor Laurel, Male, 10 June 1910, Poth, TX, resident of Corpus Christi
Benita Laurel, Female, 21 March 1914
Oscar (Laurel) Male, Dec 17, 1917, Laredo, Texas
Jesusita (Laurel) Female, June 13, 1916
Pauline (Laurel) Female 26 Jan 1920 (last two born at Beeville, TX, now residing in Corpus Christi
His lawful entry for permanent residence in the United States was at Zapata, Texas under the name Paulino Canales Laurel on November 1880 on a Boat, and he had resided in the US for 67 years
Obituary
Published in The Corpus Christi Caller Times
Wednesday, July 27, 1960
Paulino C. Laurel
Funeral services for Paulino C Laurel, 70, of 2516 Coleman, will be at 4 pm today at Angelus Funeral Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Laurel died at 1 am yesterday at his home following a long illness.
A resident hear 15 years, he was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Surviving are his wire, Mrs. Amada V. Laurel; four daughters, Mrs. Benita Moreno and Pauline Laurel, both of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Eloisa Canales of Beeville and Mrs. Jesse Contreras of San Antonio, two sons.
When he registered for the World War II Draft, he reported his name as Serbando C Laurel, a resident of Ave D in Beeville, Texas. His date of birth was listed as 24 Sept 1905 in Ojuelos, Texas. The person who would always know his address was listed as Mr. Paulino C Laurel, his father. He owned his own business, working as a Barber on Bowie St in Beeville.
When he registered for the World War II Draft, he was listed as Victor Vela Laurel, of Edinburg, Texas. His date of birth was shown as 15 June 1910, Poth, Texas. Name of Person who would always know his name was Mrs. Amada Vela Laurel, his mother, of Beeville.Occupation was that of barber.
His Texas death certificate shows he was born on June 15, 1910 in Poth, Texas, and died September 30, 1956 in Corpus Christi, where he resided on 2704 Ruth Street. His occupation was listed as Barber. Parents were shown as Paulino C Laurel, born Guerrero, Mexico, and Amada Vela, born Laredo, Tx. The informant was Victor Laurel, Jr.
His tomstone lists only his date of death. Kay Parker McCary notes tha he was 68 when he died, and that he was the son of Isaac Benjamin and Elizabeth Lawrence.
Name Ezra E Lawhorn
Event Type Death
Event Date 28 May 1973
Event Place Athens, Henderson, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 02 Mar 1881
Birthplace Anderson, Texas
Father's Name: UNK
Mother's Name: UNK
Certificate Number 46486
GS Film number 2242844
Digital Folder Number 005145739
Image Number 01640
Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K38V-L6S : accessed 27 Feb 2014), Ezra E Lawhorn, 28 May 1973; citing certificate number 46486, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2242844.
1930 Census
Texas, Taylor, Abilene, ED 7
Enumerated April 16, 1930 by Mrs. Chlor E. Fenell
ED 221-7. SD 8, Sheet 14A Stamped 76
1220 North Third
290-351
Lawler, Bethenia J Head O $15,000 F W 60 Wd Tx Tn Tn None
1222 North Third
291-352
Lawler, J. Frank Head R $40 M W 36 M 33 Tx Tx Tx Operator D
ry Cleaning Plant
Lawler, Yvonne Wife F W 31 M 28 Tx La Tx
Lawler, James E Son M W 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Shown as both Lawler and Lawlor on the Texas Birth Index records of her daughters. Her Find A Grave memorial pages links to the memorial pages of her parents, William Francis LAWLOR (1880-1950) and Mary Kay WHITE (1878-1974). They were also buried at the Cavalry Hills Cemetery and Masouleum in Dallas.
Her obituary, as copied from her FindAGrave memorial page, created by Carmelina Andrews Rhodes:
A memorial service celebrating the life of Elaine Lawrence Love, was held March 23, 2002 at the Elwyn M. Gipson Memorial Chapel in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Elaine Lawrence Love, our beloved mother, died peacefully at her home in Austin on March 12, 2002.
She is survived by four children: Frank Love and wife Cindy of Tonto Basin, Arizona, Kay Love Lucas and husband, Ken Lucas, Elizabeth Love Collins and husband, Ray Collin, all of Austin, Texas, and Teresa Love of Lufkin; three granddaughters, Teresa Wieldfelt and husband, John, Linda Voirin and husband Steve, and Kelly Love, all of Phoenix Arizona; two great-grandsons, Nathaniel Wieldfelt and Mathew Voirin, both of Phoenix, Arizona,; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Alexander Love, Jr. of Terrell, Texas on Feb 21, 1946 (sic).
Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors of Lufkin.
Inscription:
MOM, WE LOVE YOU.....
FRANK, KAY, ELIZABETH AND TRESA
Obituary, copied from her FindAGrave memorial page created by Carmelita Andrews Rhodes:
Services for Carolyn Laurence Love, 70, of Lufkin, were held July 3, 1999 in the Chapel of The Last Supper in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park with burial in the Garden of Memories Memorial park.
Mrs. Love was the daughter to the late Arlie Adell (Clark) and John Samuel Laurence. Mrs. Love was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lufkin. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the National Audubon Society and the American Genealogical Society. She was an acccomplished pianist, and had been a resident of Lufkin all her life. She loved music, nature, all the beauty of life and above all, God.
Survivors: husband of 55 years, William H. Love; sons, Mark Love and Ben Love; son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Susan Love; daughter and son-in-law, Daphne and Bennie Latham; daughters, Jenifer Smith; Cynthia Love Freeman;"fourth son," Henry Guzman; grandchildren, Rodney Latham and wife Melissa, Cristi Nerren and husband Mark, Shellie Love, Laurence Love, Samuel Freeman, Brandon Love, Reanna Smith and Matthew Smith; great-grandchildren, Kelli Nerren and Corbin Love; sisters, Selma Garrett, Elaine L. Love; sisters-in-law, Marguerite Laurence, Dorothy Lareence; and a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Mrs. Love was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, James Lee Laurence and J. S. Laurence, Jr.
Gipson-Hunter-Metcalf Funeral, directors
On her headstone, her name was also engraved as Carolyn Laurence Love.
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Carmelita Andrews Rhodes, contained the following biographical information:
Services: Sept 8, 1935, Gann Cemetery, Glenn Undertaking Co., directors.
Age at death: 5 days
Cause of death: premature birth
Father: J. S. Lawrence, Jr.
Mother: Margurete McCarthy
Informant: J. S. Lawrence, Sr.
Texas Death Certificate reference # 40662
Note: Apparently the remains were moved to Garden of Memories Memorial Park at a later date.
Funeral services for Dorothy Ann (Lawrence) Swor, 73, of Lufkin will be held June 1, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Kyle Campbell and Jim McDonald officiating. Interment will follow in the Fielder Memorial Cemetery. Dorothy passed away surrounded by her family at CHI St. Luke's Hospital in Lufkin, Texas, on May 30, 2016. From her birth on October 28, 1942 to her death on Monday, she nourished people around her with love, faith, and compassion. She was born in Lufkin, Texas to James Lee and Dorothy Lawrence. She graduated from Bel Air High School in El Paso in 1961, and was in the Top Ten of her class. She went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelor's degree in Education and later earned her Master's in Education. Dorothy had a passion for teaching and making a difference in the lives of her students. She taught for thirty-seven years in public schools throughout the area as well as Angelina College and Sylvan Learning Center. Her students were extremely important to her, and it thrilled her soul each time she was able to reconnect with them. In later years, she had a heart for Special Education. So many students left a mark on her heart and she on theirs. Dorothy also had a love of genealogy and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Family connection was so important to her. Music touched her soul and times spent singing with her family and friends were some of her favorite. She was a member of the Loop 287 church of Christ. Left to honor Dorothy, and remember her love, is her beloved husband of fifty-two years, Vernon Swor of Huntington, Texas; her children and children's spouses, who she felt like were her own, Karen and Dan Eddins of Lufkin, Kevin and Andrea Swor of Diboll, and Scott and Kristi DiStefano of Longview; grandchildren Ashley Eddins, Daniel Eddins and his wife Lisa, John David Eddins, Cheyenne Swor, Kristopher DiStefano, and Kaitlyn DiStefano; sister Susan Wohleking; brothers-in-law RV Swor and Rodney Swor; sister-in-law Glenda Swor; numerous nieces and nephews, many lifelong friends, and many who knew her as "Gran". She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law Mike Wohleking and Leland Swor. Pallbearers will be the deacons of the Loop 287 church of Christ. Honorary pallbearers will be Dorothy's past students who she loved so much. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 383 Main Avenue, 5th Floor, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851 or a charity of your choice . The family will welcome friends and loved ones from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be added, and live webcasting of the services may be viewed at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.
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1940 Census
Texas, Hidalgo County, McAllen City, JP No 3
Enumerated 15 Apr 1940
SD 15 ED 108-16 Sheet 9B
Ebony
1002-303-R-20
Lawrence, George W Head M W 30 M No H4 Ark Houston Harris Texas Salesman retail grocery
Lawrence, Daisy L Wf F W 30 M No C-1 Tx same place Secretary Publishing
Lester, Jon D Stepson M W 4 S Tx
Lawrence, Edna M Sister F W 19 S No H3 Tx Alto Cherokee Tx
His FindAGrave memorial page has a photo of his military marker, engraved with a cross and "James Lee Lawrence PFC US Army Air Corps World War II Oct 12, 1920 Oct 26 1992"
She married first Jim Doisier. After he died she married Cleve Owens her widowed brother-in-law. Cova remembesr going with her grandmother to visit them.
Cova Jean Williams had the Warranty Deed where he deeded land to my grandmother Ollie. She also has a picture of John M. LAWRENCE and Mary PENNER. It is a big oval picture that her Grandmother gave her.
His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Carmelita Andrews Rhodes, contained the following biographical information:
Services for John Samuel (Johnny) Lawrence, Jr., 82, of Lufkin, were held December 31, 1997 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.
Mr. Lawrence was retired from Texas Foundry as a general foreman. He was a member of Lufkin's First Baptist Church and Angelina Sams a chapter of the Good Sams Club.
Survivors: wife, Margueritte Lawrence
Son and daughter-in-law, Phillip L. and Mehe Lawrence.
Daughters and sons-in-law, Arlie and Richard Smelly and Candace and Joe Tabor
11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren
Sisters, Selma Garrett, Elaine Love and Carolyn Love
A number of nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Preceded in death: grandchildren, Phillip Michael Lawrence and Kimberly Shannon Self
Brother:James Lee Lawrence
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JD64-PVW
Name: John Samuel Lawrence Sr.
Death Date: 26 Apr 1953
Death Place: Lufkin, Angelina, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: W
Death Age: 69 years 2 months 15 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 11 Feb 1884
Birthplace: Sabine Co., Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: James Henry Lawrence
Father's Birthplace: La.
Mother's Name: Missouri Susanna Hensarling
Mother's Birthplace: Texas
Occupation: Nursery Operator
Place of Residence: Lufkin, Angelina Co., Texas
Cemetery: Garden of Memories
Burial Place: Lufkin, Texas
Burial Date: 27 Apr 1953
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2113850
Digital Film Number: 4167368
Image Number: 835
Reference Number: v X cn 17061
Collection: Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
1920 Census
Texas, Angelina county, JP 1
Enunerated 26 and 27 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 2 Sheet 8B
Lufkin and Alto Road
149-149
Clark, Lee T. Head m W 48 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Adell E Wf F W 43 M Tx Tx Ark
Clark, Sanford H Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Labor Box Factory
Clark, Alton O Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Ivie O Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Mary C Dtr F W 2 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Johnie SoninLaw m W 35 M Tx La Tx Agent Insurance
Lawrence, Arlie A Dtr F W 26 M Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Selma L Grddtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Jay S Jr Grdson M W 3 4/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Elaine Grdtr F W 1 11/12 S Tx Tx Tx
150-150
Head of home was Missouri Lawrence, Female, 56, Widowed
1930 Census
Texas, Angelina, JP #1
Enumerated April 5 and 6, 1930
ED 3-9 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 140
93-98
Lawrence, J. S. Head M W 46 M 26 Tx Tx Tx Proprietor Nursery
Lawrence, Arley H Wf F W 36 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Selma Louise Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, J.S. Jr. Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Arley E Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, James Lee Son M W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Lawrence, Carolyn Dtr F W 1 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
94-99
Clark, Thompson head M W 58 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Laborer Machine Factory
Clark, Emma A Wf F W 53 M 16 Tx Tx Ark
Clark, Aldon Son m W 25 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer Machine Factory
Clark, Mary Katherine Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Kathie Duty emailed in January 2016 that Selma Louise "searched for information on genealogy YEARS ago beginning in the 1960s. She shared so much with me through the years."
In the obituary of her brother-in-law, William Howard "Punk" Love, she is referenced as "Selma Garrett." Her FindAGrave memorial pages shows she was buried next to her first husband Russell Clark Shambaugh. He was also preceded in death by her second husband, the Rev. Vernon Garrett, who died in 1991.
She appears to be the daughter of Walter H. and Zella (Griggs) Lawson. However, if this is correct, she was actualy born ca June 1899 instead of in August or September, 1901, as is shown by some.
She later married a TEMPELTON. Ken Wright notes that she had a sister, Polly, who married Steve CANTRELL, both thought to have died in Orange County, California. They were the parents of Billy CANTRELL of Oregon.
The Texas Birth Index shows her as a daughter of Raymond Lawson and Wilma Pauline Bohannon.
Obituary, copied from FindAGrave:
Martha Ann Vickers, age 65, passed away Saturday morning, October 15, 2016.
Martha was born December 7, 1950 in Center Texas to Raymond and Pauline Bohannon Lawson.
She was a stay at home house wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.
She is survived by her husband Jimmy Vickers of Milam, her sons: Mike Vickers and wife Crystal of Sexton, Vance Vickers and wife Johanna of Sexton, Rodolfo Martinez of Slidell, Louisiana and Edgar Martinez of Martinsville, Texas, her daughter Debbie Terry and husband Cooper of Longview, Texas, her brother Joe Lawson and wife Carolyn of Shelbyville, Texas, her sister Mary Vaughn of Longview and her eleven grandchildren: Collin, Connor, Carsen, Logan, Caleb, Laney, Cooper, Carter, Lawson, Tristan and Tatom.
Visitation will be from 6~8pm Monday, October 17, 2016 in the Starr Funeral Home, 510 Starr Street in Hemphill, Texas.
Funeral services will be at 11am, Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in the Starr Funeral Home Chapel.
Shown by some as Selma Theo McDaniel, and said to be a daughter of William Joseph McDaniel and Canzada Hammock. This is incorrect, as her Texas Death Certificate instead shows her as a daughter of Henry Lawson and Mary Allen Informant was W. G. McNaughten, her husband. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Silsbee, Texas, but died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont of a coronary occlustion.
(Research):Census Listings (Courtesy of Bill Cantrell):
1900
Texas, Ellis County, Precinct No. 3,
Enumerated 1 June 1900
SD 6 ED 21 Sheet 1A Stamped 217
6-6
Griggs, Willis Hd W M Mar 1846 54 M 3/4 Tn Va Va Farmer
Lawson, Zella C Dtr W F Jan 1883 17 M2 1/1 Tx Tn Tn Houseke
eper
Lawson, Walter H Son-in-law W M Sept 1878 21 M2 Tn Tn Tn Farm Laborer
Lawson, Daisy M Grandchild W F Jun 1899 11/12 S Tx Tn Tx
McMillan, William W Nephew W M Aug 1873 26 S Tn Tn Tn Farmer
1910 Census
Texas, Jones County, Precinct Number 2, Stamford City
Enumerated 29 April 1910
SD 16 ED 137 Sheet 18A Stamped 119
309-339-372
Lawson, Walter H Hd M W 31 M1 11 Tn Tn Tn Laborer Odd Jobs
Lawson, Zella Wf F W 29 M1 11 4/4
Lawson, Daisy M Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tn Tx
Lawson, Ruby Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tn Tx
Lawson, Roselee Dtr F W 6 S Tx Tn Tx
Lawson, Willis Son M W 4 S Tx Tn Tx
1920 Census
Texas, Jones County, Precinct 2, Stamford City
Enumerated 3 Jan 1920
SD 17 ED 128 Sheet 3B
502-51-63
Wright, William H Hd M W 33 M Tx Tn Va
Asst Manager West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Wright, Josie Wf F W 31 M Tx Tn Tn
Wright, William H Jr Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Wright, Ellen M Dtr F W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
504-52-64
Lawson, Walter H Hd M W 41 M Tn Tn Tn Salesman Groceries
Lawson, Zella C Wf F W 36 M Tx Tn Tn
Lawson, Daisy M Dtr F W 20 S Tx Tn Tx Cashier Telephone Co
Lawson, Ruby L Dtr F W 18 S Tx Tn Tx Saleslady Groceries
Lawson, Rosie L Dtr F W 16 S Tx Tn Tx
Lawson, Willis A Son M W 12 S Tx Tn Tx
"The inventory of the estate of Abigail Payne, deceased, was recorded May 1822 in Fx. Co. (Fairfax County, Virginia) Her administrator was her son Sanford Payne, Jr. He was allowed payment for her board from 1808 to 1820." (Payne, p 239)
"Abigail Lay was one of 11 children of Abraham Lay of Cameron Parish, Ld. Co., and w. Sarah Grymes, dau. of Nicholas Grymes, Sr. of Ld. Co.. The will of Abraham Lay, naming his dau. Abigail, wife of Sanford Payne, is dated 1784 (1785) Ld. Co. The will of his w. Sarah Lay, dated 1798 (1799) Fx. Co., bequethes to her dau. Abigail Payne "one country cloth petticoat and one Barcelona handkerchief." (Payne, p 239)
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The Sabine County Reporter
May 9, 2012
Myrtle Springs receives marker
An official Texas Historic Cemetery Marker was dedicated April 28, at Geneva Myrtle Springs Cemetery. The day was also the cemetery's annual homecoming......
The newly placed marker reads:
GENEVA MYRTLE SPRINGS CEMETERY
Situated North of the small, rural community of Geneva, the Geneva Myrtle Springs Cemetery serves as the primary resting place for pioneers, settlers of the area, and their descendants. Originally granted to Juan Ignatino Pifermo in 1794, the town of Geneva grew in the 1820s when pioneers began to settle there from the east. Geneva was first known as Shawnee village and later as Jimtown, after two early settlers of the are, Jim Halbert and Jim Willis. Originally surveyed for Daniel F. Renfro in 1838, the Geneva Myrtle Springs Cemetery is comprised of land granted by Levi T. ALLEN in 1879 for use as a church and cemetery. The Geneva Baptist Church was first located on the present day cemetery site, but later moved south of the area. In addition, a school was once located near the cemtery near Myrtle Springs, organized by William Thomas Arnold.
The general landscaping of the cemetery is traditional with brick, marble, sandstone, grantie, wood, and metal grave markers. The first marked grave is that of William J. JONE from 1888, but Bible records indicate that there were earlier unmarked graves, including that of Wiley William CROW (1845-1877). Among the many pioneer families interred at this cemetery, there are veterans of the Civil War, including Wiley CROW, Seth Marion LAYFIELD (1833-1906), and James T. MEADOR (1845-1933), as well as veterans of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Iraq War. Burials for members of the fraternal organizations such as Woodmen of the World are present. Today, the Geneva Myrtle Springs Cemetery Association maintains and cares for the cemtery, while also serving the community of Geneva. Historic Texas Cemetery -2010.
Name: Lucy Emma Mclemore
Death Date: 06 Dec 1953
Death Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 83 years 7 months 2 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 04 May 1870
Birthplace: Tennessee
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Dick Layton
Father's Birthplace:
Mother's Name: Mondy
Mother's Birthplace:
Occupation: Housewife
Place of Residence: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas
Cemetery: Leonard
Burial Place: Leonard, Texas
Burial Date: 07 Dec 1953
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2114065
Digital Film Number: 4165537
Image Number: 1681
Reference Number: 64272
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
Biram S. Lazell, 20 Chapman street, died at 12:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home, aged nearly 68 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Tillie S. Lazell, two sons, Paul W. and Lewis S. Lazell of this city; a daughter, Mrs. Theodore L. Anderson of Buffalo; a brother, George Lazell of Ellery; and three grandchildren, M. Maxine, Jean E. and Barbara L. Lazell all of Jamestown. Mr. Lazell was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was born in Ellery Center, but had resided in Jamestown for 43 years. (Ellery Scrapbook)
January 1935
The funeral of Biram S. Lazell was held Saturday afternoon at the home, 20 Chapman Street, with Rev. Sherman H. Epler officiating. Bearers were B. J. Anderson, Theo Swan, Oscar Carlson, E. A. Manges, J. J. Pickard and S. James See. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery. From away were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore L. Anderson of Buffalo, R. J. Anderson of Ludlow, Pa., and John Striffler and Walker Riley of Lockport. (Ellery Scrapbook)
Biram S. Lazell born 1867, Ellery Center, NY. Died Jan. 19, 1935 at his home in Jamestown, NY. Son of Bryan and Ellen Lazell. Buried Lakeview Cemetery, Jamestown, NY. Age nearly 68. (Town of Ellery Historian files)
Mrs. Margaret A. Lazell Anderson, 67, of 41 Rondure Rod., Granby, wife of Theodore L. Anderson, died Wednesday in a local convalescent home.
A native of Jamestown, NY., she lived in Hartford and Windsor before moving here four years ago. She was a member of Emanuel Congregational Church of Harford. She leaves, besides her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Avrom Greenberg with whom she made her home.
Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. memorial contributions may be made to the memorial fund of the First congreational Church of Granby. Hayes-Huling Funeral Home, 364 Salmon Brook St. is in charge of arrangements.
1930 Census
New York, Chautauqua County, Jamestown City, Sixth Ward, Second District
Enumerated 14 Apr 1930
ED 7-78 SD 12 Sheet 17B
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Services for Gertrude Leamons Adams, 90, of Lufkin, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, Lufkin, with Dee Bowman and Mike McLemore officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park in Nacogdoches.
Mrs. Adams was born March 6, 1914, in Smyrna, Texas, the daughter of the late Mattie Ann Morehead and William Duke Leamons. She passed away Monday, October 18, 2004, in a local nursing facility.
Mrs. Adams was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She married James W. Adams on July 30, 1936, and they were married for more than 68 years. She was a member of Timberland Drive Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, James W. Adams of Lufkin; daughter and son-in-law, Jimmie Nell and Henry E. McLemore of San Augustine; daughter, Patricia Adams Spivey of Lufkin; son, Robert L. Adams of Houston; sister, Sylvia Lively of Sweeney; grandchildren, Clay, Mike and Marty McLemore, Kevin and Colin Adams, Angel Spivey Brondel and Honey Spivey Habingreither; and seven great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Adams was preceded in death by her grandson, Kristopher McLemore.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Home.
Obituary, from his FindAGrave memorial page, created by Tim Hawkins:
Gregory Mason Ledet, 62, passed away Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012. Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Friday at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2016 Willis Lane, Keller. Interment: Rosedale Cemetery, Sour Lake. Mr. Ledet was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a business partner with his brother, Dr. Leonard Ledet. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and barbecuing, but his heart was with his wife and children. He was an Eagle Scout and very active in the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors: Wife of 33 years, Janet Ledet; daughter, Erin Kelly and husband, Scott; son, Gene Ledet and wife, Jessie; son, Sam Durard and wife, Elyzabeth; sisters, Phyllis Lopez and husband, Johnny, and Ellice Ledet; grandchildren, Samuel and Johnny Durard; and many dear friends and loved ones.
Published in Star-Telegram on October 11, 2012